Accountant

Benefit Street Partners (BSP) is an alternative credit pioneer that seeks to deliver attractive returns through its relationships, specialist expertise and global reach. We focus exclusively on credit, building deep expertise across direct lending, structured credit, liquid credit, special situations, infrastructure debt and real estate.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset managers, we benefit from institutional scale and resources while retaining full investment and day-to-day operational independence. This enables us to combine specialist focus with global reach, offering solutions-driven strategies to meet long-term client needs.

Visit www.bspcredit.com to learn more about our company.

About The Department:

• The BSP (Benefit Street Partners) Finance & Accounting team supports FT Corporate entities in Europe and America by delivering accurate financial reporting and scalable accounting processes that enable business growth. The team works closely with partners across finance and other functions, operating in a collaborative, quality‑driven environment. Joining this group provides exposure to alternative investments, strong process discipline, and the opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding platform.

• You will review and post daily accounting transactions including cash coding.

• You will review accounts payable transactions for accurate coding and classification.

• You will support assigned functional groups with detailed financial understanding.

• You will maintain account reconciliations using the Workday reconciliations tool.

• You will execute monthly close activities for assigned entities.

• You will prepare income statements, balance sheets, and variance analyses.

• You will share timely status updates with managers and stakeholders.

• You will contribute to cross‑functional and ad‑hoc projects as needed.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.

• Two or more years of financial accounting and reporting experience.

• Experience in multinational or matrix organizations is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) would be helpful but is not a requirement.

• Experience with general ledger and automated financial systems.

• Workday system experience would be an advantage.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and data uploads.

• Professional & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage priorities and collaborate across teams.

• High standards of integrity and confidentiality.

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST
 

Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life. 
 
By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered. 

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. 

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